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Table 1 Interchange Dimensions: Function and Logistics, Local Constraints

From: City-hubs for smarter cities. The case of Lille “EuraFlandres” interchange

Dimension A Function and Logistics

Levels

Need for space

Score

Demand (users/day)

< 30,000

Low

1

30–120,000

Medium

2

> 120,000

High

3

Modes of transport

Dominant – bus

Low

1

Dominant - rail

Medium

2

Several modes and lines

High

3

Services and facilities

Kiosks, vending machines

Low

1

Several shops and basic facilities

Medium

2

 

Integrated shopping mall with all facilities

High

3

Dimension B

Local constraints

Levels

Upgrading level

Value

Location in the city

Suburbs

Less

City access

Neutral

O

City centre

More

+

Surrounding area features

Non-supporting activities

Less

Supporting activities

Neutral

O

Strongly supporting activities

More

+

Development plan

None

Less

Existing

Neutral

O

Existing and including intermodality in the area

More

+

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